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THE POSITION
The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking experienced and qualified Clinical Social Worker to join their team.

HIGHLIGHTS
FACILITY: Southeastern Mental Health Authority (SMHA)
ADDRESS: 401 West Thames Street, Unit 301, Norwich, CT
UNIT: Options Outpatient
SCHEDULE: Full-time, 40 hours per week, first shift, 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.
POSITION NUMBER: 25955
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
To work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule;
We offer a competitive benefits plan that includes healthcare coverage, a retirement plan as well as paid time off, including 13 paid holidays per calendar year.
We encourage a strong work/life balance for all state employees.
We offer opportunities for professional and personal growth.
We have limitless areas for you to perform relevant and significant work.
As a loan forgiveness organization, you may be able to qualify for one or more State or Federal loan forgiveness programs.
DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO
Complete psychosocial assessments, risk assessments and other intake documents;
Develop comprehensive recovery-oriented, person-centered treatment plans including measurable objectives;
Document client contacts and treatment in accordance with agency policies, and coordinate services including referrals to other community providers; and
Provide treatment utilizing evidenced based evidence-based practices such as Dialectical and Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment (IDDT) and Motivational Interviewing.
ABOUT US
DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.

SMHA is a community mental health agency operated by the State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS). Its primary goal is to provide high quality behavioral health services to those in our community with mental health and substance use disorders who are 18 years or older and reside in New London County and its surrounding towns. Services, which include case management, outpatient behavioral health, crisis intervention, respite care, and forensic services, are recovery oriented and offered in a trauma informed and culturally sensitive manner.

Options is an outpatient program for adults 18 years and older with behavioral health needs. A multidisciplinary team provides individual and group therapy, as well as psychiatric evaluations and medication management. Trauma informed care is at the foundation of our services, and a talented clinical staff offers a wide range of treatment options for recovery such as EMDR and Dialectical and Behavior Therapy DBT.